Panasonic Hdc Sd600p Operating Instructions

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A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical 
axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at 
the distribution in the graph.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l78)
≥ Change the mode to   or  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l76)
≥Histogram is displayed while adjusting [IRI S] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].
[HISTOGRAM]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from...

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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen 
aspect ratio. ( l73)
∫ Picture size and Maximum 
zoom ratio
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The 
maximum zoom magnification is 12 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to  .
≥This function’s default settings are   in Still Picture Recording Mode and   in Motion...

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Selecting the picture quality.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
≥ Change the mode to  .
≥This function’s default setting is [3:2].
≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right 
of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures reco rded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at 
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing....

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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
≥Change the mode to  .
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the   button.
≥  flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then 
press it fully to set the focus and record. It 
will automatically focus if you press fully 
once, so it is convenient when recording 
objects moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
[Record]: Pictures are...

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Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l76)
≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m (5 feet).
≥A conversion lens  (optional) can block the AF assist  lamp, and it will become harder to 
adjust the focus.
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
You can add a shutter sound...

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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
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Manual recording
¬Change the mode to   or  .
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.≥  appears on the screen.
Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
≥Touch  1 to change the page and the manual icon appears or disappears each time  /
 is touched.
MNL
/MANUAL
FIRISSHTRWBFOCUS
Focus ( l79)
White balance ( l77)
Manual shutter speed ( l78)
Aperture adjustment ( l78)FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
F
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Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes 
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l76)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch  /  to select White 
balance mode.
≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the 
color on the screen.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or 
press the iA/MANUAL button again.
∫ To set the white balance 
manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a...

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Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l76)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust 
settings.
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the 
shutter speed will be set between 1/30 
and 1/8000.
≥ If [DIGITAL CINEMA] is set to [ON], the 
shutter speed will be set between 1/48 
and 1/8000. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] 
is set to [ON],...

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If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Change the mode to   or .≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l76)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to 
Manual Focus.
≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by touching 
/.
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The 
normal screen returns approximately 
2 seconds after you finish bringing the 
subject into focus.
≥When [MF ASSIST] is...

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Advanced
Playback 
(Advanced)
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Playback Operations
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 35.
Motion picture playback using operation icon
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Fast forward/
rewind playback
During PlaybackTo u c h  
5 during playback to fast 
forward.
(Touch  6 to rewind.)
≥ The fast forward/rewind speed 
increases if you touch  5/6  again. 
(The display on the screen changes 
from  5 to  .)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you 
touch .
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